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Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

The Team is in rebuild mode and guys like Drummond should be playing way more minutes up to this point in the season.

Frank's job is to win games, unless he's told otherwise by management. Unless Drummond shows more than he did tonight, his playing more isn't going to help. Drummond has nice athletic talent set, but he has very little in the way of BB skills.

Now if the Pistons are in full tank mode, then sure. Play Drummond 35 mpg. But they have a chance to make the playoffs. With all the kids on that team, they need the playoff experience if they are ever going to start winning.

Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

Frank's job is to win games, unless he's told otherwise by management. Unless Drummond shows more than he did tonight, his playing more isn't going to help. Drummond has nice athletic talent set, but he has very little in the way of BB skills.

Now if the Pistons are in full tank mode, then sure. Play Drummond 35 mpg. But they have a chance to make the playoffs. With all the kids on that team, they need the playoff experience if they are ever going to start winning.

I don't see why they can't play Drummond more minutes at the expense of Maxiell. I guess that KStat would have to clarify if the Pistons think that Drummond makes too many mistakes to warrant more consistent playing time....or if Maxiell is the veteran anchor that they need in the frontcourt.

Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

I don't see why they can't play Drummond more minutes at the expense of Maxiell. I guess that KStat would have to clarify if the Pistons think that Drummond makes too many mistakes to warrant more consistent playing time....or if Maxiell is the veteran anchor that they need in the frontcourt.

I know kstat wants to see more of Drummond and less of Maxiell. I really was looking forward to seeing Drummond tonight, but he impressed me from the neck down and was unimpressive from the neck up. i.e. good athlete, so-so basketball player.

Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

Frank's job is to win games, unless he's told otherwise by management. Unless Drummond shows more than he did tonight, his playing more isn't going to help. Drummond has nice athletic talent set, but he has very little in the way of BB skills.

Andre Drummond brings A LOT more winning than Jason Maxiel.

Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.

Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

That's what people keep telling me. Didn't see much of that from Drummond tonight. To be fair, didn't see that much from Maxiel either. But Maxiel at least looked like he knew what he was doing and where he was supposed to be. Drummond looked big and strong and fast, but, for lack of a better word, unaware.

Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

Comparing Drummond to Murphy is a punishable by jail time in the state of Michigan. Heck, comparing ANYBODY to Murphy should get you 5 minutes of quiet time in the corner.

I don't recall seeing Murphy on a NBA roster this year. He peaked under JOB, and went down the tubes quickly after being traded. Seems like he went to NO, Nets, and the last I knew the Lakers last season.

Re: Pacers/Pistons Postgame Thread 1/30/13

I don't recall seeing Murphy on a NBA roster this year. He peaked under JOB, and went down the tubes quickly after being traded. Seems like he went to NO, Nets, and the last I knew the Lakers last season.

He was with Dallas until Dirk returned, not sure if he's still there or not. But he was having his fair share of time at the beginning of the season, with Brand out of shape and Kaman struggling with injuries.